Birds like crows exhibit interesting behavior that indicate a higher level of intelligence then we often afford the bird world. Come explore the surprising world of bird behavior and the art, yes the art, that they create.

Come every other week for a new story and a hands-on activity that relates to the book. Children will leave every session with something they built themselves!

Come celebrate Labor Day Weekend by learning about all the hard work that other species in the animal kingdom do. These creatures work tirelessly for long hours in the toughest conditions just to survive. Let's show our appreciation by exploring their work, and maybe even try some of it out for ourselves.

Learn about Camouflage animals that use blending in to survive! Create your own Camouflage vest. Do you notice textures, shapes and colors common to your surroundings that can help you blend into your environment?

Why do snowplows spread salt along icy roads? Come experiment with ice and watch your iceberg melt at different speeds.

A tasty and educational activity that explores the different ways ice cream is made. Children will also learn were the creamy treat originated, and the science behind the process. Everyone will leave with an ice cream that they made themselves!

How do objects Glow in the dark!? Come learn about different types of luminescence. Is there a difference between natural glowing object and man made glowing objects? Create a glow in the dark painting to take home!

Use your imagination to create a world that exist beyond your own pond. Join us and explore hidden worlds!

Symbols have been used throughout history as a form of language and communication. For this activity, children will learn about the history of symbols left by our earliest ancestors to how we continue to use symbols to communicate. They will then have the chance to create their own unique petroglyph.

Learn about the metamorphosis of a butterfly and check out our amazing collection of exotic butterflies and moths. Make your own maple seed butterfly to take home.

For kids walking to age 5, with a caregiver. A mix of movement, music, and stories based in yoga. Class starts with an "om" and ends with a craft. Fun for both kids and adults. Yoga with Sarah Scafidi-McGuire. $12 per participant. Caregivers stay with children during the program.

Come explore sound! Sing along with Sharon and make an instrument. Can you make up your own song using different noises?

A series of 8 classes for children of all abilities incorporating basic yoga and mindfulness through movement, breathing with intention, and learning to be in the moment.  The cost is $8 per participant. This class will emphasize development body awareness and feeling good in one’s own body, regardless of the child’s coordination, flexibility, or athletic […]

From hydro to solar to geothermal to wind, there are sources of power all around us that scientists are working hard to harness. Come learn about the differences between renewable and nonrenewable energy,  the technology being developed to best use those energies, and things we can do right at home to help save some of […]

Learn how 3D movies are created! Construct a pair of 3D glasses and create a 3D movie poster of your own! We will learn about wavelengths and colors.

Meet a real tortoise, hear a story about tortoises, and based on the book, create your own heart necklace that communicates a truth you think is universal.

Take off with your very own helicopter built from everyday materials. Children will learn about the mechanics of helicopter flight, then design and build their own helicopter using rubberbands.

Learn about the process of making a sand Mandala. Why are they created and who creates them? Make a collaborative sand mandala as a group and then make your very own to take home.

Free Open House with refreshments for all Pre-K through 6th Grade teachers. Come experience the museum and learn more about our engaging and educational programs. NCCM makes an ideal field trip for your class. Come find out what we're all about! RSVP for the event at info@northcountrychildrensmuseum.org  

For kids walking to age 5, with a caregiver. A mix of movement, music, and stories based in yoga. Class starts with an "om" and ends with a craft. Fun for both kids and adults. Yoga with Sarah Scafidi-McGuire. $12 per participant. Caregivers stay with children during the program.

Bones & Fossils Afterschool Club for Grades 1 -4 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Interested in what makes us human? Curious about the bones under your skin? Wonder how you are related to chimpanzees? In this workshop children will learn about bone, how fossils are made, and will come face to face with some of their […]

Come create a beautiful sun catcher using pressed florals. Can you design a radial design using petals, leaves and stems? How will you bend and shape the organic materials to create a full circle?

A series of 8 classes for children of all abilities incorporating basic yoga and mindfulness through movement, breathing with intention, and learning to be in the moment.  The cost is $8 per participant. This class will emphasize development body awareness and feeling good in one’s own body, regardless of the child’s coordination, flexibility, or athletic […]

Create a Podcast Afterschool Club Grades 5 & 6 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  This is a drop-off program for seven Fridays from 3:30pm - 4:30pm. The program cost is $75. NCCM Members get a 10% discount. Join an investigative journalism team! NCCM staff, with help from North Country Public Radio, will lead kids in an […]

From A.I. in our smartphones, to vacuuming Roombas, to humanoid androids, robotics is the future. Scientists in the field rely on creativity and ingenuity to create robots that address an important issue or task. In this workshop, children will learn to create and problem solve like an engineer!